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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary vii Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 ... connections 2-31 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-34 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary vii Package contents...xii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 ... connections 2-31 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-34 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-34 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.5 RAID configurations 3-5 iii
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... support depends on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * ...slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the next page) vii ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel®...
... support depends on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support under the Support tab or visit https://www.asus.com/support/. * Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 Memory supports On-Die ECC function. 1 x DisplayPort** 1 x HDMI® port*** * ...slot (supports x4 or x4/x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot * Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the next page) vii ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage Intel® Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel® Core™ & 12th Gen Intel®...
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... sense for the latest specifications. Premium audio capacitors - ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFIspecifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The...
... sense for the latest specifications. Premium audio capacitors - ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFIspecifications summary Ethernet Wireless & Bluetooth® USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band* Bluetooth® v5.3** * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries. ** The...
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M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1... Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink backplate - PCIe Slot Q-Release -
M.2 Q-Latch - Q-DIMM - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) - Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution - M.2 heatsink - VRM heatsink design (continued on the next page) ix ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Special Features Fan and Cooling related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1... Chassis intrude function 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Extreme Engine Digi+ - 5K Black Metallic Capacitors ASUS Q-Design - M.2 heatsink backplate - PCIe Slot Q-Release -
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... - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Sonic Radar III - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) x AURA Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Clear CMOS button - TPU - AURA RGB header - SafeSlot - ROG CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features...
... - BIOS FlashBack™ LED - Fan Xpert 4 (with AI Overclocking - Pre-mounted I/O shield - Sonic Radar III - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode FlexKey MemTest86 (continued on the next page) x AURA Sync - Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation AI Suite 3 - Clear CMOS button - TPU - AURA RGB header - SafeSlot - ROG CPU-Z - ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary Special Features Software Features...
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... notice. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software...
... notice. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI specifications summary BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by PME, PXE Windows® 11 Windows® 10 64-bit ATX Form Factor 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm ) • Specifications are subject to troubleshoot issues, optimizing product performance, integrating ASUS software...
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xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Additional Cooling Kit Miscellaneous Documentation 1 x ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI motherboard 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Thermal pad for M.2 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas 1 x Cable ties package 1 x M.2 backplate Q-Latch package 1 x M.2 Q-Latch package 1 x ROG key chain 1 x ROG Strix stickers 1 x ROG Strix thank you card 2 x M.2 Rubber Packages 1 x M.2 backplate Rubber Package 1 x User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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... Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-1 The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... Introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the header/jumper/connector. • For more information on installing your motherboard, please scan the QR code below: ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-1 The pin names depend on the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-5 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 memory module to the DDR5 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-5 A DDR5 memory module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, DDR3, or DDR4 module. Chapter 1 2. DIMM slots The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) memory modules.
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Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-7 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 3. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... power or above to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-9 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use...
... power or above to fit in only one orientation, find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-9 Power connectors These Power connectors allow you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use...
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If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7.
If you installed SATA storage devices to the SATA6G_1-4 ports, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. You can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z790 chipset. Before creating a RAID set, refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. SATA 6Gb/s port The SATA 6Gb/s port allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-11 Chapter 1 7.
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USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 10.
USB 2.0 header The USB 2.0 header allows you to the USB connectors. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-13 Doing so will damage the motherboard! DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to connect a USB module for additional USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. The USB 2.0 header provides data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Chapter 1 10.
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... and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). 12. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does...
... and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V). 12. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-15 Before you to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does...
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... Button/Soft-off mode (depending on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-17 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Press the power button to power up or blinks when data is...
... Button/Soft-off mode (depending on card. • System Warning Speaker header (SPEAKER) The 4-pin header allows you to connect the chassis-mounted reset button. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-17 System Panel header The System Panel header supports several chassis-mounted functions. Press the power button to power up or blinks when data is...
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... separately. • Please visit the official website of your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Chapter 1 17. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-19
... separately. • Please visit the official website of your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Chapter 1 17. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-19
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20. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-21
20. 8-pin Power Plug LED The 8-pin Power Plug LED lights up to indicate that the 8-pin power plug is not connected. Chapter 1 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 1-21
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...releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter ... are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard.
...releasing it may vary with models, but the installation steps are for LGA1155, LGA1156, LGA1151, and LGA1200 sockets on the LGA1700 socket. • ASUS will not cover damages resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, incorrect CPU orientation/placement, or other damages resulting from negligence by the user. Chapter ... are the same for all models. 2.1.1 CPU installation • Ensure that you install the correct CPU designed for LGA1700 socket only. ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your motherboard.
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2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-3
2.1.2 Cooling system installation • Apply Thermal Interface Material to the CPU cooling system and CPU before you install the cooling system, if necessary. • Ensure to remove the CPU Socket lever protector on the lever latch before installing the cooling system, failure to do so may cause damages to your system. To install a CPU heatsink and fan assembly Chapter 2 ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI 2-3